This mini cannon by pocket artillery actually works! If you looking for something cool for your desk you need to get one of these bad boys. The mini cannon ($29) is made from precision machined stainless steel and uses .177″ BB’s with a fireworks fuse. All of the supplies needed are easily accessible online. Check out this [video_lightbox_youtube video_id=0tiTdwNILl4 width=640 height=480 anchor=video] of the canon destroying a perfectly good bottle of beer.
As the title says Sphero 2.0 ($129) is the second iteration of the cool smart device controlled toy. Sphero 2.0 can reach speeds of 7 feet per second. It has multicolor LED’s and is 3x brighter than the first version. With 2.0 you also get two ramps and three Nubby covers that help Sphero move […]
For the ultimate aspiring builder, the Mini Materials Ultimate Sample Kit ($80) offers a unique insight into the beauty and craft that goes into everyday building materials. Manufactured by a company that specializes in miniature construction, this fully packed sample kit comes complete with over twenty different items including a pallet of mini cinder blocks […]
If you’re looking for a challenging model to build then look no further than the Metal Earth Apollo Lunar Lander ($13). If you don’t know the story, the Lunar Lander was the spacecraft that carried two astronauts from the orbiter to the surface of the moon and back. Six lunar modules landed on the Moon […]
I love Stirling Engines, not only do they make awesome conversations pieces, but they’re a lot of fun to build. The HB26 Twin Bridge Stirling Engine Kit ($283) is a great example of an engine that will provide you with hours of enjoyment. It features massive polished brass wheels and cylinder, and stainless steel guide […]